Call for Expressions of Interest: Peach King Centre Mural Project, Town of Grimsby

Non-profit gallery / art space · Grimsby, ON, Canada · 1 program

This process will be used to shortlist qualified artists, with one artist selected to complete the final mural.

The chosen artist will be invited to design a mural that reflects the Peach King Centre as a vibrant community space for recreation, culture, and connection. The artwork will be installed on a designated wall within the facility and should capture the unique character and spirit of Grimsby.

Project Requirements: Artists must provide a detailed design that:

• Reflects the history, culture, and values of the Grimsby community.
• Considers the Peach King Centre as a site of recreation, community, gathering, and belonging for all
• Celebrates the Town's identity, inclusivity, and sense of pride.

The Peach King Centre has long been a cornerstone of community life in Grimsby. In 2019, a citizen-driven Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan identified the need for expanded recreation opportunities and indoor facility space. Council approved plans for a multi-use recreation facility on the PKC grounds.

With $16 million in provincial funding through the Ontario Government's Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund, and a total project budget of $36.7 million, the PKC expansion represents one of the most significant community investments in Grimsby's history.

The mural will become a visual landmark, celebrating the PKC as a place where recreation, wellness, culture, and community come together.

Of note, the PKC will be renamed the Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre once the new spaces open, for a period of 10 yrs. To avoid dating the mural, we prefer that the facility name not be included within the mural.

The scale and dimensions of the walls vary, and the surfaces are not uniform throughout.

Eligibility:

• Mural must not contain commercial advertising, political viewpoints, or offensive imagery.
• Design should be appropriate for all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Final artwork must be scalable to the site's dimensions and must be produced in vinyl application.
• Artwork is intended to remain on display for 5–10 years, but it may be longer. After which time the Town may relocate the work to another municipal location or first offer to return the mural to the artist.

The Town will specify substrate, resolution standards, material durability requirements, installation method, and site-specific constraints in the Final Artist Agreement.

The mural may be created using digitized artwork (painting, drawing, collage, photography, digital design) to be printed and installed on appropriate material (i.e. Vinyl Application). Final installation format will be determined in consultation with Town staff.

Important: All submissions will initially be assessed based on the artist's CV and past work to determine their alignment with the project's goals and scope. Only those artists whose experience and portfolio best match the project's needs will have their concept designs reviewed.